Two of my favourite things in life are music and creativity. Both music and the creative act of writing are hugely important to me, so when I heard about Hannah Wicklund’s latest project, which brings those worlds together alongside another passion of mine – spirituality – I was completely on board and excited to find out more.
Hannah Wicklund is a singer-songwriter from South Carolina whose music blends blues, gospel and rock. She already has two studio albums released on her own Strawberry Moon Records label, with a third, War on Women: Calling All Good Men, due for release on 28th August. I’ve already had a sneak preview of the album, and I can say now that it’s a deeply emotive and powerful record. I’ll be sharing my full thoughts when I review it next month.
What makes this release particularly special is the way Hannah has chosen to unveil it. Rather than releasing a handful of singles ahead of the album, every one of its thirteen songs will arrive individually on each full moon. The journey began on the Strawberry Moon on 29th June with the stunning opening track ‘War on Women’.
The Strawberry Moon holds particular significance for Hannah. Shortly after last year’s Strawberry Moon, she found herself at a major crossroads. She had left her long-term partner just days before they were due to move together to a private island, and only two weeks earlier had uncovered what she describes as collusion between her former manager, label and attorney. During that same period she also received a death threat from her manager. In the aftermath of so much upheaval, she questioned both her future and whether she wanted to continue making music at all. Then, slowly, the songs that became War on Women: Calling All Good Men began to emerge.
Alongside the monthly single releases, Hannah has created The Strawberry Moon Tribune, an independent arts and culture magazine released with each new moon. Every issue explores the themes of the corresponding song while bringing together a wide range of artists, musicians and practitioners to contribute their own work and perspectives.
More than simply promoting the album, the magazine feels like an invitation into a wider creative community. Each edition features contributions from fellow musicians, visual artists and experts including an astrologer, a witch, a doula and an herbalist, alongside space for readers to journal, reflect and create themselves. Readers are even encouraged to submit their own artwork and writing through the Strawberry Moon Tribune website for the chance to appear in future editions, making it feel like an evolving collaborative project rather than a traditional publication.
Speaking about the idea behind the magazine, Hannah explains that after becoming disillusioned with the music industry, she wanted to create something that supported other artists rather than simply promoting herself. Instead of using important issues purely as a marketing tool, her aim was to build a platform for creativity, shared knowledge and ancient wisdom while encouraging genuine collaboration and community.
I have a copy of Volume One, and I can honestly say it’s a beautiful and genuinely inspiring publication. Even if you weren’t familiar with Hannah’s music, it’s the kind of magazine that invites you to slow down, reflect and create. I’m already looking forward to seeing where both The Strawberry Moon Tribune and the accompanying album journey go next.
War on Women: Calling All Good Men will be released 28th August. You can read the current copy of The Strawberry Moon Tribune here
Hannah Wicklund socials : Facebook/Instagram
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